{"id":64831,"date":"2021-09-12T03:39:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T03:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=64831"},"modified":"2021-09-12T03:42:59","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T03:42:59","slug":"bahrain-best-india-in-straight-sets-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/bahrain-best-india-in-straight-sets-win\/","title":{"rendered":"BAHRAIN BEST INDIA IN STRAIGHT-SET WIN AT ASIAN SENIOR MEN&#8217;S CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><br \/>\nChiba, Japan, September 12, 2021 \u2013 Bahrain\u2019s solid playmaking spelled the difference in their straight-sets win (27-25, 25-21, 25-21) on India, in Sunday\u2019s first match in Pool A of the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship at the Chiba Port Arena.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-64833\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Bahrain_players-celebrate_after_their_victory-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yaqoob Mohamed performed with a match-high 15 points, with Moahmed Anan and Mahmood Abdulwahed scoring 13 points each.<\/p>\n<p>After missing the 2017 and 2019 editions, Bahrain showed a good level of composure and intent in their offense. They enabled solid, nearly unchallenged attacks with Ali Ebrahim operating from the flanks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-64838\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005CHANDRAN_AJITHLAL_BRN_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India showed they could likewise connect with well-orchestrated plays but needed better performance in service-reception. What favored India mostly was how they could manage to sustain rallies and connect upon transition.<\/p>\n<p>Once India went well with their first ball, they knew they had the luxury of activating their taller line-up led by middle attacker and captain Karthik Ashok.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, however, Bahrain succeeded identify India\u2019s reception flaws, and score off their serves. Ali Alsairafi unleashed a service winner to help bring Bahrain up front and take 27-25 in the opening set.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-64837\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/013MAHMOOD_HASAN_BRN_sets-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the second set, Bahrain performed even better from the service line, knowing well to place the ball to the opponents\u2019 point of no return. Setter and captain Mahmood Hassan ran his plays well and utilized their advantage at the wings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-64839\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/004ASHWAL_RAI_IND_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, India maintained their smart decisions in transitions. They also improved their rhythm in net defense, scoring well-orchestrated, well-timed blocks.<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain needed a fresh approach and enlisted their bench players, which worked for them to pick up five points and seize the 19-18 lead. India\u2019s errors in attack proved costly, with Bahrain winning 25-21 in the second set.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s middles blocked well for which Bahrain declined in their attack accuracy at the start of the third set. Coach Marco Queiroga once again called upon his substitutes, who delivered to force a tight match. Bahrain clearly had the edge at the wing, while sometimes even connecting from the pipe. An ace from Mohamed Yaqoob capped off Bahrain\u2019s victory at 25-21 in the third set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-64834\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014HUSSAIN_ALJESHI_BRN_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bahrain will face hosts Japan on Tuesday 18:00 local, while India will play against Qatar, earlier at 12:00 in Chiba Port Arena.<\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 12, 2021 \u2013 Bahrain\u2019s solid playmaking spelled the difference in their straight-sets win (27-25, 25-21, 25-21) on India, in Sunday\u2019s first match in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":64832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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